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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $85,325

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $18,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,414

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $17,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelGLCLS
TrimGL550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,450 $96,300
Base Invoice $78,539 $89,559
Premium Package 1   3,200
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140
Premium Package 1   2,976
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060
Options (change) 0 4,340
Options (change) 0 4,036
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $85,325 $104,115
Total Invoice $79,414 $97,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,989
Model Year20112009
ModelGLCLS
TrimGL550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/35-19
Total Price$85,325$104,115
Adjustments for Features-4,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,670$104,115
Total Invoice$79,414$97,070
Adjustments for Features-4,3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,081$97,070

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112009
ModelGLCLS
TrimGL550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals $75
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,555$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3330

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112009
ModelGLCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in112.4 in
Length200.6 in193.0 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height72.4 in54.7 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested162588%
Total Not Requested22512%

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